The alleged victim is reported to be one of 47 girls quizzed by police in relation to an ­earlier child sexual exploitation ring in Rochdale, Manchester.

That case concluded on Wednesday when nine Asian men received jail sentences of between four and 19 years.

The judge said they treated their five white victims “as though they were worthless and beyond any respect”.

Greater Manchester Police have made no official comment on the latest arrests.

Rochdale MP Simon ­Danczuk said last night: “There have been some who’ve said this is a one-off case but I have consistently said I believe it to be a wider problem and that’s why I am pleased to see the police acting. My message for anyone thinking of getting involved in this kind of activity is that you do so at your peril because the full force of the law will come down very hard on you.

“I hope the heavy sentences imposed will encourage other victims to speak out because this crime is being taken very seriously.”